Stephan Neff
Stephan Neff
347 Author Spotlight Depression Lied To Me : Taimi Allen
347 Author Spotlight Depression Lied To Me : Taimi Allen
347 Author Spotlight Depression Lied To Me : Taimi Allen
Monday 27th March 2023
Join Taimi Allan on 'Steps to Sobriety' as she shares her journey through mental health challenges and innovative support programs.
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Get the buttons here!Taimi Allan: Redefining Mental Health Leadership with Compassion
The point of my story was that I'd had those, you know, negative, personified voices for so long in my head that actually part of the reclaiming and labelling them for what they are is not helpful is being able to say out loud the things that you have achieved or you have surpassed and you've got through.
Ever felt like the weight of the world is just too much? Meet Taimi Allan, someone who has not only faced those crushing feelings but has turned them into a force for good. In this episode of 'Steps to Sobriety', host Stephan Neff chats with Taimi, the CEO of Changing Minds, a charitable NGO driven by people with lived experience of mental distress and addiction. Taimi’s story is one of resilience and innovation.
She doesn't just survive; she thrives, using her own experiences to lead with empathy and creativity. Taimi talks about her battles with depression and the importance of confronting and reclaiming those negative voices that try to bring us down. She shares how innovative programs like recoVRy, a Virtual Reality platform, and Whakatau Mai, peer-supported wellbeing sessions, are changing the landscape of mental health support.
Her journey also includes strategic roles in mental health governance, where she aims to transform the system from within. Taimi’s approach is not just about surviving mental health challenges but about finding joy and purpose in life. She offers heartfelt advice on supporting loved ones through their struggles and emphasizes the power of compassion in leadership.
Tune in to hear Taimi’s inspiring story and learn how her work is paving the way for a more supportive and understanding approach to mental health.